Balanites kernel oil for the treatment of dermatophytes: a clinical trial
Gezira Journal of Health Sciences. 2006; 2 (1): 51-63
in English
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ABSTRACT
In a previous in vitro study, we have shown that the kernel oil of fruits of the tree Balanites aegyptiaca referred to as Balanites kernel oil [BKO] is active against dermatophytes [i.e. superficial mycosis, ringworms, tineas [T. captitis, T. cercinata and T. pedis]. We report here our clinical trials with BKO. Trials were performed on patients presenting at Wad Medani Dermatology Teaching Hospital as well as primary school children in Elsoreeba Town [5 km south of Wad Medani]. Not all patients followed treatment till completely cured. Patients treated with BKO [half of the total] achieved complete cure in 3-5 weeks, on average, while those treated with the standard antifungal drug Miconazole [half of the total patients] did the same in the longer period of 3-8 weeks. Photographs showing progress of response to BKO treatments are included. BKO has great potential for development as a commercial drug for the treatment of dertmatophytes
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Tinea
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Tinea Capitis
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Tinea Pedis
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Plant Oils
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Dermatomycoses
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Arthrodermataceae
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Miconazole
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Gezira J. Health Sci.
Year:
2006
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